From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network’s Harlem foothold for the long haul
Summary
The National Action Network (NAN), led by Rev. Al Sharpton, has bought a building in Harlem to make its headquarters permanent after more than 20 years of renting. The new home is a renovated former community theater called the Faison Firehouse Theater.Key Facts
- NAN has been based in Harlem for over two decades but was previously renting its space.
- The new headquarters is located at the former Faison Firehouse Theater on Hancock Place near 124th Street and Manhattan Avenue.
- The theater was converted from an old firehouse by Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison in 1999.
- Faison chose to sell the building to NAN rather than a large developer.
- Rev. Al Sharpton, aged 71, plans for NAN to be a lasting institution beyond his leadership.
- The renovation of the new headquarters is complete and functional.
- NAN’s regular Saturday rallies are expected to resume there in the summer.
- NAN was founded in 1991 and previously met in rented spaces, including an elementary school and locations on 125th Street.
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